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Floyd County, Iowa

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Gently rolling prairie terrain with rich, deep soils created by glacial deposits dominates the landscape. The Cedar River flows through the southeastern portion, creating some of the most fertile bottomland in the region.

Highly productive corn and soybean operations benefit from some of Iowa's best soils, with yields consistently above state averages. Integrated crop-livestock systems remain common, with many farms feeding corn to cattle or hogs raised on-site.


Quick Facts

RegionNorth Central Iowa
Top CommoditiesCorn, Hogs, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Dairy
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~300,000 acres
Average Farm Size~305 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Floyd County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.


Programs for Floyd County Operations

Based on Floyd County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Soil health initiatives promote cover crops and reduced tillage to maintain the county's exceptional soil resources. Cedar River watershed management includes buffer strips and nutrient management planning.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.


Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Floyd County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Floyd County?"


Your Next Steps in Floyd County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Iowa guide: Iowa Farm Programs Guide

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